4 Differences Between CBD and THC
Thursday, 19 October 2017
Of the more than 100 different cannabinoids so far identified in cannabis plants like hemp, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most abundant and best understood. Cannabinoids are a class of compounds unique to cannabis. Because they mimic the body’s own endocannabinoids, they are able to interact with our endocannabinoid system and alter neurotransmitter
- Published in Education, Overview of Cannabinoids
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Join us as we Wish ECHO Family Member Mary Audrey Smith a Happy Birthday
Wednesday, 18 October 2017
Today we wish one of our newest members of our ECHO Family – Mary Audrey Smith – a very happy birthday. We are also excited to highlight her success story in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in 2013, Mary’s will to live compelled her to actively seek out
- Published in ECHO Families, Family Updates
Can Cannabinoids Replace Prescription Drugs? This Study Suggests Yes
Tuesday, 17 October 2017
Some patients who use cannabinoids for medical purposes have been able to reduce or eliminate their intake of prescription medications, including opioid drugs, according to a new peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. “Medical [cannabinoids] may be used intentionally to taper off prescription medications,” the study concluded. The study involved
- Published in Education, Overview of Cannabinoids, Scientific Cannabinoid Research
Family Friday: ECHO Families Share Stories of Cannabinoid Benefits at Boston Expo
Friday, 06 October 2017
For this week’s Family Friday update, we’re excited to share that a small collection of ECHO Connection Families gathered together to help spread the word about the therapeutic effects of cannabinoids like cannabidiol (CBD). Several of our families attended the 4th Annual Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBE), which arrived in Boston, Massachusetts this
- Published in ECHO Families, Family Updates
Study Finds 1 in 4 Cancer Patients Use Medical Cannabinoids Where They’re Legal
Thursday, 05 October 2017
As we continue to observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October to help build awareness of the disease, today we highlight the findings of a new study on the potential benefits of cannabinoids. Cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), have shown promise for helping cancer patients alleviate the nausea, pain, and other symptoms related
- Published in Education, Overview of Cannabinoids, Scientific Cannabinoid Research
Does CBD Oil Get You High?
Wednesday, 04 October 2017
One of the most common questions among those just learning about cannabidiol (CBD) and the compound’s properties and benefits is whether CBD oil can cause a high. The short answer to the question: No! CBD oil cannot get you high. Because CBD oil is extracted from cannabis plants, a common misconception is that it will
- Published in Education, Overview of Cannabinoids, Types / Alternatives / Products
How Does the Body Absorb CBD?
Tuesday, 03 October 2017
Scientists are regularly learning more about cannabidiol (CBD) and how it interacts with receptors throughout the body to elicit balancing and healing effects. Studies suggest that CBD may be able to minimize and even eliminate seizure activity, reduce anxiety and depression, manage pain, fight some cancers, and provide anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects that could potentially
- Published in Education, Overview of Cannabinoids, Types / Alternatives / Products
Join ECHO in Recognizing World Heart Day: 5 Tips for Heart Health
Saturday, 30 September 2017
Please join us at ECHO in recognizing World Heart Day, an annual international campaign meant to build awareness about heart disease and stroke prevention. Established by the World Heart Federation in 2012, World Heart Day is designed to to encourage small lifestyle changes that can make a powerful difference in the health of your cardiovascular
- Published in Education, Overview of Cannabinoids
CBD Isolate vs. Whole Plant Hemp Oil
Friday, 29 September 2017
Scientists and physicians are regularly learning more about the potential natural benefit properties of cannabidiol (CBD), a natural compound extracted from the common hemp plant. The non-psychoactive cannabinoid has shown that it offers patients and wellness enthusiasts an opportunity to promote balance in their systems without having to deal with the euphoric side effects of
- Published in Education, Overview of Cannabinoids, Types / Alternatives / Products
Chronic Pain Patients Who Use Medical Cannabinoids Reduce Their Prescription Drug Use, Study Finds
Wednesday, 27 September 2017
Having legal access to medical cannabinoids allow chronic pain patients to reduce their intake of prescription drugs, suggest the findings of a new study published online in the Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. Researchers from the University of New Mexico compared the use of prescription medications of 83 pain patients who were enrolled
- Published in Education, Overview of Cannabinoids, Scientific Cannabinoid Research
Are There CBD Oil Products that are 100% THC Free?
Thursday, 21 September 2017
While all cannabidiol (CBD) hemp oil is non-psychoactive, some patients have special reasons for wanting to completely avoid even trace amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). As of recently, zero-THC CBD hemp oil products have become available. Demand for CBD is rapidly rising, as scientists discover that CBD may potentially reduce seizures, pain, anxiety, and inflammation, and
- Published in Education, Overview of Cannabinoids, Types / Alternatives / Products
What is the Difference Between Cannabinoids and Cannabidiol?
Wednesday, 20 September 2017
As you set out to learn more about cannabidiol (CBD) and its properties, it’s not uncommon to find yourself confused over many of the terms related to the compound. Often times, people have a challenging time understanding how cannabidiol differs from cannabinoids, two commonly used terms that share spelling similarities and are often used interchangeably.
- Published in Education, Overview of Cannabinoids
Evidence Shows CBD Reduces Negative Long-Term Risks of THC
Monday, 18 September 2017
A new study has found evidence that the non-psychoactive compound cannabidiol (CBD) may protect adolescents against the long-term psychiatric risks of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. Neuroscientists at Indiana University found that CBD possesses properties that protect against symptoms like impaired memory caused by THC in adolescent mice. While CBD does not
- Published in Education, Overview of Cannabinoids, Scientific Cannabinoid Research
Family Friday: Three-Year-Old Lillyann Baker Starts Pre-K
Friday, 15 September 2017
On today’s Family Friday, we’re excited to share that our ECHO Family member Lillyann Baker started pre-Kindergarten in Dundalk, Maryland earlier this month. Multiple news outlets, including NBC News Baltimore and WBALTV.com, were there to cover the occasion. Lillyann’s mother and teachers were excited to celebrate the milestone, as it demonstrated how far Lillyann has
- Published in ECHO Families, Family Updates
Can CBD Help with Thyroid Disorders?
Wednesday, 13 September 2017
Among the questions our ECHO specialists have received is whether cannabidiol (CBD) has any beneficial effect for thyroid conditions. Thanks to the thousands of studies conducted on CBD, scientists and medical professionals understand he therapeutic potential of the cannabinoid now more than ever. With that said, there’s still an urgent need for more studies investigating
- Published in Education, Overview of Cannabinoids, Scientific Cannabinoid Research